The event drew hundreds of people to Florida Caverns State Park for a day that featured living history, exhibits, food, live entertainment and the annual reenactment. The weather held off and the crowd enjoyed a great day in the outdoors.

We will have more coverage from this year’s event over the next few days but for tonight here are some photos from this year’s celebration:

Jason Dehart explains Florida’s Spanish history to visitors.Cub Scouts had a great day at Florida Caverns.Billy Bailey of Florida Caverns State Park shows off a possum!The 7th Vermont (portrayed by the Walton Guards) fires during the battle reenactment.Confederate militia fights it out with a Union force.Union troops advance past Confederate “dead” during the reenactment.Rachael Conrad of Two Egg TV records some of the action.Butterflies, particularly Monarchs, are in season and one exhibit provided a great place to learn about them.Dale Cox, author & historian, prepares to dig in to some hot boiled peanuts!Spectators enjoy the reenactment.